is_specified_output_ofhas_rolematerial_entityconstructA reagent that is a virus or DNA molecule capable of autonomous replication, used as a vehicle to transfer foreign genetic material into a host cell. A construct may contain an insert of DNA from an external source, and may be used for cloning or for expression purposes.Cells are transfected with constructs expressing a gene of interest to study the gene function.PERSON: Matthew BrushPERSON: Nicole VasilevskyPlaceholder for class to be imported from the Reagent Ontology (ReO).constructvectorreagent rolematerial processingmetadata complete